...Geography - Maps Continents and Oceans of the World There are 7 continents in the world 1. Africa 2. Antarctica 3. Asia 4. Australia 5. Europe 6. North America 7. South America There are 5 Oceans 1. Pacific 2. Atlantic 3. Southern 4. Indian 5. Arctic The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the world's five oceans, followed by the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth's surface and contains 97 percent of the planet's water. Map skills To use a map effectively you need to know how to read the information. This is done by learning basic map skills. Measuring Distance Being able to measure the distance between two points on a map is very important. It allows you to work out what distance is in real life. Every map is printed with a scale bar that converts the distance you measure on a map (usually in centimetres or inches) into a real life distance (usually in kilometres or miles). A quick way to measure distance is to count each square you cross on the map. Understanding Scale It wouldn't be possible for maps to show things the size they are in real life, so maps make things smaller using scale. Drawing something to scale means showing it at a different size to what it is in real life. When maps are drawn to scale things are made many times smaller than they really are. Because maps are important to a lot of people, this...
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...Strategic maps Name Institution A strategic map is a drawing which helps to describe the way an organization develops values by organizing its objectives and it documents the basic goals that an organization or the top management plans to peruse. The strategic maps convert assets which cannot be felt by touch, to results which are tangible and help in balancing scorecards. This document was first developed in 1990s which appeared in many books towards the end of the year. Strategic maps ensure success in strategies as they assist ass to better the management of our strategies, they also help in the communication of the strategy and also in capturing the strategies the opinions of ones teams in a more productive manner. They help us be sure of the future outcomes and avoid imaginary hopes. The creation of a strategic map includes merging various factors and information on the same page so as to ease communication. The strategic maps show every objective as a text within a shape (in most cases, an oval or rectangle), less than 20 objects and a broad interconnection between the objectives as they are joined together or linked by the arrows. There are four major perspectives that are attended to by the strategic maps; learning and growth perspective, financial perspective, the clients’ perspective and internal business perspective (Meredith & Shafer 2013). The financial perspective aims at developing a long lasting value to shareholders and coming up from the production strategy...
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...What is a Concept Map? Concept maps, developed by Joseph D. Novak [Novak & Gowin, 1984], are two-dimensional representations of a set of concepts and their relationships. In concept maps, concepts are depicted as labeled nodes, and relationships between concepts as labeled links. Concepts and links in sequence form simple propositions through the words in the nodes and links. Concept maps can be used to represent the knowledge of an individual. Concept maps follow the idea of assimilation theory. Assimilation theory suggests a distinction between meaningful learning and rote learning. Rote learning is often emphasized in educational settings, and consists of simple memorization of information, without concern for relationships among concepts. In contrast, meaningful learning results from linking new information to relevant, preexisting concepts or propositions in the cognitive structure of an individual. Ausubel believes that the most important factor for learning is what the learners already know. Concept maps are designed to tap into a person’s cognitive structure, and to externalize concepts and propositions. What are Concepts? We can define the concepts in concept maps to be patterns of ‘regularities’ in events or objects. Events can be ‘happenings’, while objects can be abstract or real ‘things’ in our environment. Typically, names, symbols or signs of our language denote concepts. We use these concepts when we observe or interpret events and objects....
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...assessment. Please use this template for categories 1,3, 4 & 5, while category 2 is the concept map and will require the mind map software to complete. The mind map is to be uploaded as a separate document into ease with this completed Assessment Two template. 1. KWL Chart (20 marks) 2. Concept Map (25 marks) 3. Written prose – justification (35 marks) 4. Nursing Process of Care – Care Plan (20 marks 5. Academic writing and referencing. (Deductions up to and including 5 marks) The following information on pages two - six of this document details each category. 1. 1. KWL - Using the ‘KWL’ template provided, fill in the four column template. Theme Headings – Identify ten major themes for approaching holistic patient care K – What do I already know about the older person and caring for the older person? W – What do I want/need to know about the older person and caring for the older person? L – What have I learnt about the older person and caring for the older person? Theme Headings(Identify the ten major themes) | K | W | L | 1. | | | | 2. | | | | 3. | | | | 4. | | | | 5. | | | | 6. | | | | 7. | | | | 8. | | | | 9. | | | | 10 | | | | (20marks) 2. Concept Map – (Please use Freemind software) Please use a hierarchal Layout aiming to adhere to the following guidelines. a. Concept Map First Layer Thinking about the case scenario, Mr William Taylor, identify ten major themes...
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...Question 1 2 / 2 points Looping on a K-map always results in the elimination of: variables within the loop that appear only in their uncomplemented form. variables that remain unchanged within the loop. Correct Response variables within the loop that appear in both complemented and uncomplemented form. variables within the loop that appear only in their complemented form. Question 2 2 / 2 points In a K-Map the number of squares in a cover (loop) is allways a power of two. Correct Response True False Question 3 2 / 2 points What theorem is used when two terms in adjacent squares are combined? Correct Response Uniting Elimination Multiplying and factoring Consensus Question 4 0 / 2 points What law of Boolean algebra justifies using a 1 on a map in two or more covers (loops)? Commutative laws Incorrect Response Associative laws Distributive laws Correct Answer Idempotent laws Question 5 2 / 2 points For a three-variable map, which squares are "adjacent" to square 6? 2,3,4,7 Correct Response 2,4,7 2,4 None of the above. Question 6 2 / 2 points For a four-variable map, which squares are "adjacent" to square 8? 8,9,12,13 9,10,12 Correct Response 0,9,10,12 None of the above. Question 7 2 / 2 points The figure above shows the truth table of a four variable F(A,B,C,D) and four K-maps. Which K-Map corresponds to the function F? A ...
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...Sample Strategy Maps Best Practice Strategy Maps Software Company Strategy Map Financial Perspective Leader in Strategic Markets Increased Shareholder Value Diversify Revenue Streams Predictable Profitability “Customer Intimacy” “eBusiness Solution Leadership” Flexible, Innovative Solutions One Stop Accountability Deliver Comprehensive Solutions “Operational Excellence” Consistently Meets Expectations Customer Perspective Lifelong Advisor Proactively Deliver Value Easy to do business with Internal Perspective Build Lifelong Relationships Capture and Leverage Knowledge Solutions Grow InterEnterprise Solutions Improve Resource Allocation WellManaged Leverage 3rd Party Relationships Provide Integrated Business Processes Effective Solution Processes Effective Cost Management MARKET SEGMENTATION MODEL Learning & Growth Perspective Relationship Management Skills Solution Management Skills Operational Management Skills Successful Career Planning Accountability Industry Expertise Knowledge Management Entrepreneurial/Innovative Leverage Solutions Identify, Attract, & Retain Skilled Employees 2 ©2010 Palladium Group, Inc. Healthcare Strategy Map “Maximize the Quality of Life and Dignity of Older Adults” Increase Shareholder Value Financial Create Cash Flow Grow Revenue Create EBITDAR Manage Expenses Customer Trust Choice Consistency Pay For Service “Customer...
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...3.0 Strategy map The classic Balanced Scorecard consisting of four perspectives – financial, customer, internal process, and learning and growth – represents the primary strategic dimensions of any organization. The strategy map provides a visual framework that integrates the organization's strategic objectives across these four perspectives. The strategy map is the most powerful way of communicating the strategy; it shows how intangible assets are transformed into tangible ones, often financial outcomes (Norton & Russell, 2005). The top half (the financial and customer perspectives) are essentially outcomes — or rather what the organization aims to achieve financially and for the customer. The bottom half of the map represents the inputs — or rather those processes/activities that must be delivered exceptionally well if the outcomes are to be realized and, consequently, the strategy implemented. Westpac’s vision is to be one of the world’s great companies, helping their customers, communities and people to prosper and grow. The mission is to earn all of the customers’ business. The focus is on: delighting the customers; having the right people in the right roles; and the reputation. Westpac do their business amongst the customer base. They want to achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. They want to deepen their relationships with their existing customers, and continue to acquire new customers. Finally, they would get more profits and enhance shareholder...
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...Chaotic Growth with the Logistic Model of P.-F. Verhulst Hugo Pastijn Department of Mathematics, Royal Military Academy B-1000 Brussels, Belgium Hugo.Pastijn@rma.ac.be Summary. Pierre-Fran¸ois Verhulst was born 200 years ago. After a short biograc phy of P.-F. Verhulst in which the link with the Royal Military Academy in Brussels is emphasized, the early history of the so-called “Logistic Model” is described. The relationship with older growth models is discussed, and the motivation of Verhulst to introduce different kinds of limited growth models is presented. The (re-)discovery of the chaotic behaviour of the discrete version of this logistic model in the late previous century is reminded. We conclude by referring to some generalizations of the logistic model, which were used to describe growth and diffusion processes in the context of technological innovation, and for which the author studied the chaotic behaviour by means of a series of computer experiments, performed in the eighties of last century by means of the then emerging “micro-computer” technology. 1 P.-F. Verhulst and the Royal Military Academy in Brussels In the year 1844, at the age of 40, when Pierre-Fran¸ois Verhulst on November c 30 presented his contribution to the “M´moires de l’Acad´mie” of the young e e Belgian nation, a paper which was published the next year in “tome XVIII” with the title: “Recherches math´matiques sur la loi d’accroissement de la e population” (mathematical investigations of the law of...
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...Mercator’s World Map The Mercator World map was the first world map to make use of the Mercator projection, a method of map projection that is still common today. The projection creates maps that are suitable for navigation, but which distort the shapes and sizes of landmasses located further from the equator. Despite this, many map- makers continue to make use of the Mercator projection. This essay explores the nature of the Mercator map, and evaluates arguments for and against its continued use. A study at the sizes of the world’s land masses should reflect the extent of distortion in maps making use of the Mercator projection. As an example, Africa, which is in reality about fourteen times greater than Greenland in size, occupies a roughly similar area as Greenland in Mercator maps1. On the other hand, Europe has been enlarged, making it look much larger than it really is. Does this distortion stem from cultural bias, whether conscious or unconscious? Opponents of the Mercator projection, including proponents of the Peters map1, believe this to be the case. However, I do not share their opinion. The Mercator projection was never intended to be used to create scale maps of the world, and even its creator, Mercator himself, preferred the Sinusoidal map to show relative areas2. The primary purpose of the Mercator map was, and still is, for navigation, and it is incredibly well- suited for this purpose as the map allows for the drawing of straight lines on the map to represent...
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...# 1 Map Properties and Locating Objects Part A: 1) The lag between the map’s geographic data and the map’s publication date is 3-4 years. This is important; as with in those 3-4 years there could be changes in the landscape of the mapped area that may not have been present at the time the geographic data of the area was taken or during the production stages of the map. 2) The NTS sheet number for the map is 30 M/5. Sheet numbers for the surrounding maps are: west, 40 P/8, north 30 M/12, and south 30 M/4. Part B: 1) The map projection used for this map is the Transverse Mercator Projection. The cartographer who invented this projection system is Gerardus Mercator. 2) The cartographer who invented this projection system is Gerardus Mercator. 3) The two coordinate systems used in this map are Universal Transverse Mercator system, using meters, and Longitude & Latitude, using degrees. 4) The distance of one side of a UTM grid cell is 1000m 5) UTM zone for this map is zone 17 6) The map is located east of the central meridian of its UTM zone 7) The datum of the NTS sheet is the North American Datum 1927 and the most recent North American Datum is 1983. Part C: 1) The scale of the NTS sheet is 150000 2) 5cm on the map is equivalent to 2.5km. 1cm: 50000cm = 1cm: 0.5km 5 cm: 2.5km 3) The surface are represented on the map is 1000...
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...An Investigation of the Google Maps Application Chris Cobb CIS / 319 6/24/2013 Frank McMaye An Investigation of the Google Maps Application Google maps has changed the way people find a restaurant, get directions and even look at pictures of their house. This application has moved from the web to mobile devices and has adapted to the needs of their users. It has gone from just map software to a powerful application that is able to show traffic, show public transit routes, and act as portable GPS to give you directions if you have it installed on a mobile device. Google Maps Uses Google maps has evolved from a browser based map software to a useful mobile application. The application's main use would be as GPS direction software, when paired with a smart phone or other mobile device the application can track your location and give you directions to your desired destination. Recent updates to the mobile application now shows traffic volume on a street by street basis. Streets that have heavy traffic have a red line on the portion of that street that is backed up. Yellow lines denote medium traffic, and green lines denote light to no traffic. The use of color to denote traffic in an area make the application extremely easy to use and see quickly. Not all areas currently have traffic information all major cities and their outlying areas have traffic information. Another new addition to the application is public transit lines, I was not able access this feature...
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...Question 1 (2 points) Question 1 Looping on a K-map always results in the elimination of: Question 1 options: variables within the loop that appear only in their uncomplemented form. variables that remain unchanged within the loop. variables within the loop that appear in both complemented and uncomplemented form. variables within the loop that appear only in their complemented form. Save Question 2 (2 points) Question 2 In a K-Map the number of squares in a cover (loop) is allways a power of two. Question 2 options: True False Save Question 3 (2 points) Question 3 What theorem is used when two terms in adjacent squares are combined? Question 3 options: Uniting Elimination Multiplying and factoring Consensus Save Question 4 (2 points) Question 4 What law of Boolean algebra justifies using a 1 on a map in two or more covers (loops)? Question 4 options: Commutative laws Associative laws Distributive laws Idempotent laws Save Question 5 (2 points) Question 5 For a three-variable map, which squares are "adjacent" to square 6? Question 5 options: 2,3,4,7 2,4,7 2,4 None of the above. Save Question 6 (2 points) Question 6 For a four-variable map, which squares are "adjacent" to square 8? Question 6 options: 8,9,12,13 9,10,12 0,9,10,12 None of the above. Save Question 7 (2 points) Question 7 The figure above shows the truth table of...
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...Rotterdam School of Management, EUR, Consumer Behaviour Assignment [pic] Awesome Group name: Fantastic Four Group Members: Alice Wang (439394) Xiaolan Li (437239) Dian Pertiwi Sulistianingtyas (439376) Janosch Kluen (358959) Brand: ZARA Date: 29/09/2015 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. An ideal Brand Concept Map 3 3. Methodology 5 3.1 Consistency of interview and Sample analysis 5 3.2 Procedure 7 4. Brand Management Plan 10 4.1 Actual versus Ideal Brand Map 10 4.2 Concluding recommendations 11 References 12 Appendices 14 Appendix A 14 Appendix B 14 Appendix C 15 Appendix D 25 1. Introduction As one of the largest clothing retailers in the world, Zara underwent immense growth over the past decades. It was founded in 1975 in Arteixo, Spain, by Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera. After a humble yet successful start, the founders soon found potential to optimise operations and decrease lead-times for their collections. The vertical integration of the supply chain gave Zara the opportunity to have new pieces in store in a matter of two weeks. This model is what made Zara grow over the years and what has made it a serious competitor in the current fashion retailing industry. Currently, Zara is part of the Inditex group and operates more than 2.000 stores all...
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...How All Maps Distort Reality There are many types of map projections and they all specialize in showing something different. Because these projecting show different things, it’s only natural that certain things will be distorted in each map. The curved surface of the earth can only be represented accurately on a globe. Map projections shown on flat surfaces such as a piece of paper. Most projections can only preserve one of the four metric relationships or properties of objects on a globe (area, shape, distance and direction). Distortions on large-scale maps are not a big deal because it’s just supposed to be an overview of a large area. An example would be that an Equal-area projection preserves areas consistently across the entire map; each are on the map is proportional to the area it occupies on the earth’s surface. This map slightly distorts shapes. The best example of this would be in a Conformal projection. One form of a Conformal map is the Mercator projection, which is designed for navigation. Mercator maps increasingly distort the north-south dimension away from the equator and distort the east-west dimension near the poles because of the parallel meridians that conic projections employ. Mercator marps exaggerate so much that Greenland and South America appear to be the same size; even though South America is 8 times larger than Greenland. All maps distort something; that is why there are many map projections so that when using them all, reality can come into...
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...Assignment: Semester Project: Balanced Scorecard CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORSHIP: I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited any sources from which I used data, ideas or words, either quoted directly or paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course. Student's Signature ***************************************************************** Instructor's Grade on Assignment: Instructor's Comments: Ford Motor Company Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Map Contents Executive Summary: 3 Background: 4 Financial Strategy: 7 Customer Strategy: 8 Internal Processes Strategy: 9 Learning and Growth Strategy: 10 Conclusion: 11 References 12 Ford Motor Company Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Map Executive Summary: Ford Motor Company was incorporated June 16, 1903 by Mr. Henry Ford with only $28,000 in capital. Ford Motor Company drew quick success and gained a clear advantage over future competitors with the ability to produce an affordable, efficient and reliable automobile for everyone (scope). In pursuit of efficiency and lowering costs, Ford in 1913 introduced the moving assembly line into his plants, a revolutionary idea that would change the automobile industry because of its ability to increase its production. Two other American made automobile manufactures’, known as, Chrysler and General...
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